Just a note regarding the Silicone brake fluid. We have used Dot 5 with the
new finger brake system for 4 years in the tri-gear and in the conventional
gear with Cleveland Brakes with never a problem. There may be technical
issues with it as there is with just about everything we do but I can tell
you that it works and so far has worked well.
All the best,
Bob Berube A166BB Conventional
Flight Crafters
----- Original Message -----
From: "ivor.phillips" <ivor.phillips@ntlworld.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Expanding brake fluid?
<ivor.phillips@ntlworld.com>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Housman" <RobH@hyperion-ef.com>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Expanding brake fluid?
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> >
> > As you probably can guess, my choice was silicone brake fluid, for its
> clear
> > advantages. Most of your points are strictly academic, and apply more
to
> > automotive rather than aviation systems:
> >
> >
> Rob you are certainly entitled to your opinion, that's why this forum is
> such a great way to exchange ideas,
> But Automotive or aviation they are still braking systems,
> The latest finger brakes have a separate reservoir that is vented to
> atmosphere, This is the system i am using,
> There are no major motor manufacturer or brake supplier (lockheed,
> girling.bendix.ATE) that will indorse silicone,
> admittingly that's this side of the pond, It may be different your side,
>
> The irony is unless i can reseal either the callipers or master cylinder,
I
> will end up using silicone,
>
> But LIFE is a COMPROMISE!!!
>
> best regards
>
> Ivor phillips
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